BrendonSW
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I haven’t posted in awhile, but I accepted the offer at the University of Denver awhile back and will be heading to Colorado later this summer! ?
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Wow, this is really close to the 4/15 deadline. Most schools want responses by then. I’m wondering if programs are extending this deadline due to covid-19?
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Rejected (SW & Sociology). To others that got rejected, it’s their loss! The program is very competitive and just because you didn’t get in doesn’t mean you aren’t a competitive applicant. UM doesn’t determine our worth. I may sound clichè, but it’s what I’m telling myself!
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Not at all! ?
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CONGRATS!
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It wasn’t me! But I’m definitely curious about which social science it was. Fingers crossed it was one of you. ??
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I got accepted to the University of Denver yesterday! ? An official offer letter will be coming over the next couple of weeks. Hope others have received some news this week!
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I called Michigan earlier today and was informed that most people will receive a response within the next 2 weeks. They said this was for all social sciences-- I specifically applied to the SW/Sociology program and they said they're aiming to get decisions out within the next week but no later than the next 2 weeks. The review process according to the person I talked to is (1) the SW review committee recommends you, (2) the social science dept. recommends you, and (3) the SW review committee finalizes decisions based on who was accepted to the SS programs. Not sure how accurate this is, but it's what I was told. Also, congrats on your interview, @anelab! ?
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If you did not receive a decent financial aid package from U-Michigan, I highly recommend asking for a financial aid re-review. I got my MSW from UM and I was initially offered $3,000/semester. I could not justify attending, so I reached out to Tim Colenback to see if there was a way to receive more aid. He told me about a re-review process and sent me the details via email. I had to fill out a worksheet with my info and how much additional aid I needed, and I also had to submit an essay (around 5-6 pages, I believe). I applied for the re-review in April and heard back in late May or early June. The re-review is kept very quiet. They don’t publicize it on their website which is a barrier for many folks and a form of gatekeeping. I highly recommend reaching out to Tim directly and inquiring about the re-review. I was able to receive around $7,000 more each semester than what I was initially awarded. No guarantees you’ll receive more aid, but it is worth a try. Many students will decline their offers which means more money will open up.
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I had my Zoom interview with the University of Denver this morning! The interview was 20 mins and more laid back than I anticipated. The committee was very kind, warm, and easy going. For anyone interviewing with them, they told me they admit on a rolling basis, meaning you could hear back a few days after your interview, a few weeks, or a couple of months. The Co-Associate Director of Doctoral Education said I/you can email him at anytime to get an update on the status of your application— he said they would be transparent about your status (accepted, rejected, undecided). Now, I wait to hear back from them and U-Michigan!
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Based on the info I gathered from the results page, they have not interviewed candidates in previous years. Most students who posted their results received their acceptance letters beginning-to-mid February. They either received an email or it was updated on the portal. I hope you hear back soon! ?
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Thank you! Feel free to reach out to me if you want any support/guidance when you decide to apply. ?
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This is a great response! I'm from Nashville but moved to Ann Arbor for my MSW and lived there for 2 years. I lived in Ann Arbor for my first year and then in Ypsilanti for my second year. To add to your reply, many field placements end up in Detroit which is extremely diverse. Some field placements are also in Dearborn, which has a very large Arab population. Ann Arbor is a fairly affluent place but it does attract diversity in the study body. I also want to say that if you move to the area and have a car, I recommend living in Ypsi. I live in Baltimore now, and I miss Ypsi a lot, even more than I miss Nashville. It's a special place with a lot of diversity and people who care. But yes, definitely echoing what @habitualniki said on this topic. ?
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MSU didn’t/hasn’t mentioned this. That’s pretty awesome of Wisconsin to pay you to go!
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I went to UM for my MSW. Since I’m on mobile, I can’t see my signature so I had no idea it was even there. ?
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Absolutely this!
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Hi there! I never said that the GRE doesn’t matter— I’m just saying that it is one aspect of your overall application. I actually have a friend who is in a clinical psych program (it is a top program) and their GRE scores would be considered below average. When applying to almost any program, you are evaluated as a package. Sure, a 140 quant score will likely rule you out from the beginning, but having a score a little below average likely will not. And you’re absolutely right, social work is a very different field, so my advice isn’t as accurate as someone in clinical psych. But I will still stand by the opinion that you are evaluated holistically and that a GRE score slightly below average typically will not get you rejected. A 154 verbal score and a 161 quant score likely won’t get you ruled out of most programs @AMiche.
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Hey everyone! I just found this thread and figured I’d introduce myself— I also started a PhD social work thread a few months back, if any of you are interested in checking it out! This is my first time applying to doctoral programs and I applied to three schools: Michigan State University (MSU), the University of Denver (DU), and the University of Michigan (UM) joint program in Social Work and Sociology. As of right now, I have been accepted at MSU and received an interview invitation at DU. My interview is next week (2/7) and I’m very nervous/excited! I haven’t heard from UM yet— I believe those decisions are usually released in mid-February. I have an MSW from UM and almost 2 years of post-MSW experience. I currently work in research at Johns Hopkins and have spent much of my career doing political activism around LGBTQ+ rights. In a PhD program, I want to specifically focus my research on transgender and nonbinary health equity with a special emphasis on rural communities. I’m interested in working with trans people of all ages as well as those with multiple intersecting marginalized identities. Additional stats: I have one publication that actually just got accepted 2 weeks ago (not first author), my GRE scores are 150 verbal, 140 quant, and 5 in writing, and my grad GPA was a 3.8. My stats are not the strongest, but I’ve really focused on my personal statement, research experience, and tried to find a strong faculty fit at each school I’ve applied to. I’m excited to have found this thread and hope we all receive some good news in the near future!
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I’m new to this thread but I wanted to share some info that may be useful. I don’t think your GRE score or GPA are holding you back. In most cases, especially for social sciences, the more important aspects of your application are your personal statement, faculty fit, and potential as a researcher/scholar. Your letters of recommendation are also really important. Your GRE score is likely considered much less important than those things. Your GPA is solid. The reason I say this is because I’ve also applied to PhD programs this cycle— all 3 are top 25 social work programs and this is my first time applying. I’ve received 1 acceptance, 1 interview invitation, and haven’t heard back from the other yet. I took the GRE once and my scores were 150 verbal, 140 quant, and 5 in writing. Yes, you read that correctly! I didn’t study much and put little stock into the GRE based on what my mentors said. I really think it comes down to the faculty fit and your personal statement. I hope you hear back soon! Interviews are still happening and there are likely more invitations to be sent out. Fingers crossed!
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I hope you hear something soon! Based on past forums and the results page, U-Chicago typically releases acceptances around Feb. 6-10. The wait can be exhausting.
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I was accepted to Michigan State on Monday! An official offer letter will be coming mid-February, but it is 5 years of guaranteed funding, which is sweet! I also received an interview invitation from the University of Denver on Monday. My interview is next Friday. Hope others are receiving some good news this week or in the near future!
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Congrats on your interviews! I applied to U-Michigan and haven’t heard back. Historically, decisions have been released between February 15th and 25th. Apparently it takes quite a bit longer because you have to go through multiple review committees since it’s a dual program.
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That's awesome! Congrats! Keep us updated. ?
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Nice! My first choice listed was Eugene Walls. I also mentioned Donny, Jen, and Kim! All four of these faculty seem super invested in LGBTQ+ health. I’m really drawn to Jen due to her political background— I’ve done a lot of activism and many universities condemn it. She really sold me on DU due to how the school has supported her in her political work.
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Good to know! I’m very nervous. I’ve been checking my email and the DU portal way too much. Did you apply before the December 1st deadline or the January 15th deadline? Also, who are you hoping to work with there?
